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- [Which Type of Anxiety is Causing the Problem?](https://utexcel.com/blog/which-type-of-anxiety-is-causing-the-problem/): Symptoms of anxiety-related disorders can frequently one to seek therapy or psychiatric treatment, but not all disorders are treated the same way. Understanding the source of your symptoms is an important step in understanding which treatments might be best for you.
- [Agoraphobia](https://utexcel.com/blog/agoraphobia/): Agoraphobia involves a strong fear of being in places where escape may be difficult. Such places might include crowded locations, public transportation, or very open spaces. The fear can be intense and can motivate one to avoid leaving the home.
- [Panic Disorder](https://utexcel.com/blog/panic-disorder/): Panic Disorder involves repeated panic attacks and accompanying worries. Panic attacks can occur suddenly and can, within a relatively short amount of time, lead to uncomfortable physical symptoms such as a racing pulse, shortness of breath, dizziness, shakiness, and other symptoms.
- [Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)](https://utexcel.com/blog/social-anxiety-disorder-sad/): Social Anxiety Disorder negatively impacts an individual’s ability to feel comfortable in social interactions. The disorder can significantly interfere with day-to-day functioning.
- [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)](https://utexcel.com/blog/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/): Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder which can involve excessive worrying or repetitive actions linked to anxiety. OCD can cause very significant amounts of distress and can be fairly persistent if not treated. For some individuals,
- [Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)](https://utexcel.com/blog/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/): Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a condition which can severely affect the amount of distress an individual experiences in relation to previous negative events. Individuals with PTSD can frequently recall or “reexperience” their trauma in intrusive ways.
- [Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)](https://utexcel.com/blog/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/): Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a common form of anxiety which involves frequent worrying and difficulty controlling the worrying. Individuals with this disorder may easily and frequently feel overwhelmed with their daily tasks and may be apprehensive about future events.
- [What is Anxiety?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-anxiety/): Anxiety is one of the most common problems which leads an individual to seek help. It typically involves feelings of worrying, nervousness, and apprehension.
- [How can Bipolar Disorder be Tested and Treated?](https://utexcel.com/blog/how-can-bipolar-disorder-be-tested-and-treated/): As there is no perfect test for bipolar disorder, the key to identifying the disorder is working with a competent mental health provider who is trained and experienced in diagnosing the disorder. Such providers may include a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, or another mental health provider.
- [How is Bipolar Disorder Different than Depression?](https://utexcel.com/blog/how-is-bipolar-disorder-different-than-depression/): Bipolar disorder shares several features in common with Major Depressive Disorder, but there are important distinctions. Both conditions relate to mood regulation and can include episodes in which one can feel significantly sad, down, and depressed for longer than what would be typical. Suicidal thoughts, feelings, and actions can be present in both disorders.
- [What is Bipolar Disorder?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-bipolar-disorder/): Bipolar disorder is a condition marked by difficulties with mood regulation. Two types of episodes are caused by bipolar disorder. These include depressive episodes as well as manic (or hypomanic) episodes.
- [How can Depression be Treated?](https://utexcel.com/blog/how-can-depression-be-treated/): Several treatment options exist for depression. Given that societal and economical costs of depression are massive, this is an area of research which has been widely studied.
- [What Does Testing for Depressive Disorders Look Like?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-does-testing-for-depressive-disorders-look-like/): Psychological testing for depressive disorders often includes interviewing, self-report measures, integration of an individual’s clinical history, and clinical observations.
- [What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-persistent-depressive-disorder/): Persistent Depressive Disorder, formerly referred to as Dysthymia, is a disorder in which a depressed mood is consistently experienced for a significant amount of years. In contrast to Major Depressive Disorder, depressive symptoms in this condition can be active for two years.
- [What is Depression?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-depression/): Depression, technically referred to as Major Depressive Disorder, is an emotional disorder which can be accompanied by sadness, loneliness, and a decreased interest in daily activities. Depression can lead to a host of physiological symptoms including, fatigue, sleep problems, and difference in motor speed.
- [How can Autism Spectrum Disorder be Tested and Treated?](https://utexcel.com/blog/how-can-autism-spectrum-disorder-be-tested-and-treated/): As symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can span many areas of mental health (e.g., social functioning, sensory functioning, and communication), a comprehensive diagnostic process can be involved. Observation-based tests, ones that assess social functioning through a set of interactive activities, can be important in the evaluation.
- [What is Asperger Syndrome?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-asperger-syndrome/): Before 2013, the American Psychiatric Association considered Asperger syndrome to be separate from Autism. This changed with the latest revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and now the condition is included in the larger continuum of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- [What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder/): Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which impacts many areas of functioning including social functioning, communication, and repetitive behaviors.
- [How can a Learning Disorder be Identified?](https://utexcel.com/blog/how-can-a-learning-disorder-be-identified/): Severe learning disorders may tend to be obvious to school personnel or parents, but some forms of learning disorders may be difficult to recognize.
- [What is Dyslexia?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-dyslexia/): Dyslexia can be considered a type of learning impairment often associated with deficits in decoding (or deciphering words), encoding (or spelling), and efficiently retrieving symbolic information.
- [What is a Learning Disorder?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-a-learning-disorder/): A learning disorder is a condition in which an individual experiences substantial and undue difficulties in specific academic tasks. Such difficulties are not fully explained by any deficits related to intelligence, attention, emotional issues, or other problems.
- [How can ADHD be Treated?](https://utexcel.com/blog/how-can-adhd-be-treated/): A variety of treatment methods have been used to treat ADHD. As one of the most common types of psychological disorders, a significant amount of research has been devoted to interventions for ADHD. It can be important to consider all of the treatment options available and to realize that treatment should be tailored to the individual.
- [How can ADHD be Identified?](https://utexcel.com/blog/how-can-adhd-be-identified/): Since a variety of mental health providers are qualified to diagnose ADHD, methods of identifying the condition can vary. Psychological testing can be especially helpful when diagnostic clarity is important, when other mental health disorders are present, when treatment methods have failed, or when an individual may have trouble accurately reporting symptoms.
- [Are All Attention Problems Caused by ADHD?](https://utexcel.com/blog/are-all-attention-problems-caused-by-adhd/): ADHD is one of several conditions which can cause attention problems. The inattentive presentation of ADHD (which used to be called “ADD”) is a common form of ADHD which is strongly connected to deficits in attention and focus. The combined presentation (which can also involve hyperactivity) also includes these symptoms.
- [Females and ADHD](https://utexcel.com/blog/females-and-adhd/): Females are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, but it is important to recognize that commonly accepted prevalence rates (that there are 4 males with ADHD to every 1 female) may not be accurate.
- [What is ADHD?](https://utexcel.com/blog/what-is-adhd/): Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder which can involve problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

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